The purpose of the Painting and Drawing class is to develop the student's capacity to see into the visible world and transform his/her vision into art.. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms through the challenges of museum study, landscape, portraiture, model work, and still life. Six hours of studio, landscape or museum instruction per week (3 credit hours per semester). Instruction is individualized and adapted to each student's needs and interests. Painting and drawing are taught concurrently and are complementary. Students must interrelate their drawing and painting throughout the semester. At the beginning of the semester a student/professor interview will evaluate and determine if the individual student will accentuate either drawing or painting during the semester. Three credit hours in either drawing or painting will be assigned accordingly.

Requirements:

A. Attendance: Progress in painting and drawing is directly proportional to steady, disciplined work. Students are required to attend all classes. Any unexcused absence is detrimental to
Student's final grade and the grade is reduced one-half letter for each unexcused absence above two. Absences due to illness must be made up within two weeks. Make up work will be assigned by the director.
B. Individual Student Project: Students are assigned projects (30 hours) related to their individual interests and needs. These assignments are made only after the instructors have had sufficient time to work with the students and know them well. 15% of final grade.
C. Sketchbook: Each student must keep a sketchbook of work done outside of class. The sketchbooks are checked periodically and are reviewed during critiques. 10% of final grade.
D. Mid-term and Final Critiques 75% of final grade.

Calendar:

Week I: Introduction, Model Drawing
Week II: Model Drawing
Week III: Copies of Masterworks
Week IV: Copies of Masterworks/Color Theory and Demonstration
Week V: Landscape Painting and Drawing
Week VI: Landscape Painting and Drawing
Week VII: Landscape Painting
Week VIII: Mid-Semester Break
Week IX: Mid-Term Critiques

Week X: Still-Life drawing and Painting
Week XI: Still-Life Drawing and Painting
Week XII: Portrait Drawing
Week XIII: Portrait Painting
Week XIV: Final Critiques
Week XV: Final Exams Centre d'Aix

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